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McDonald’s
and Six Flags Over Georgia have teamed up this summer to benefit
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMHC). Discount coupons are
available while supplies last at participating McDonald’s
restaurants in the greater Atlanta area that offer up to $20 off of
admission to Six Flags Over Georgia through October 27 and $10 off
admission to Six Flags White Water through September 2. The coupons
can be redeemed online at www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia
or at any ticket
window. A portion of the ticket sales go directly to Atlanta Ronald
McDonald House Charities to benefit families of sick and injured
children.

“Six
Flags is proud to make such a huge impact on the lives of families
with children who are sick or injured,” says Emily Murray, Manager
- Public Relations of Six Flags Over Georgia.

Over
the last 17 years, the partnership between Six Flags and McDonald’s
has raised nearly $1 million to fund the operating costs of Ronald
McDonald Houses across the southeast region, including Georgia,
Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

Six Flags Friends
is a series of programs throughout the Six Flags family of parks that
make a difference in communities by encouraging local involvement,
supporting the mission of various non-profit organizations and bringing
the thrill of Six Flags to children and families across North America. Six
Flags Friends is a proud supporter of hundreds of organizations
throughout our Six Flags communities including Ronald McDonald House
Charities.

About
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities: (ARMHC)
is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to serving the
needs of children by providing temporary housing and support services
to families of critically ill and injured children being treated at
local hospitals. The two Atlanta Houses have provided a home away
from home to more than 42,000 families since the first Atlanta House
opened in 1979. For more information about ARMHC, please read our post about our visit http://www.thebluebirdpatch.com/2013/07/atlanta-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities.html or visit
www.armhc.org or call (404) 315-1133.